Custodian II

Rice University•Houston, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian II performs advanced custodial and restorative cleaning to meet service level expectations and maintain safe, sanitary, and well-maintained facilities across assigned campus areas. Responsibilities include routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restroom sanitation, trash removal, window and surface cleaning, and furniture care. This role also performs specialized floor and carpet maintenance, including stripping, scrubbing, buffing, sealing, waxing, finish application, and carpet extraction. The Custodian II operates custodial equipment, supports project-based assignments, responds to emergency cleaning needs, and removes heavy debris as required. Additionally, the position documents daily services and completes cleaning checklists, while responding to custodial-related customer requests to ensure cleanliness standards are consistently maintained.

Requirements

No formal education required
Two years custodial experience, including floor care and restorative cleaning.
Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to operate advanced custodial equipment, such as carpet extracting and high pressure washing equipment
Must be able to speak, read and write basic English
Must be proficient in the use of large commercial buffers
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team with others
Must be able to record his/her working hours in Rice IO system and work task system, as needed

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience mentoring or training custodial staff.
Knowledge of OSHA custodial safety practices.
Familiarity with APPA custodial standards and project cycle operations.

Responsibilities

Execute advanced restorative cleaning techniques, including carpet extraction, steam cleaning, and grout restoration.
Perform floor care and refinishing tasks such as scrubbing, stripping, sealing, finishing, and burnishing.
Operate advanced custodial equipment safely and effectively, including burnishers, orbital scrubbers, and carpet extractors.
Participate in scheduled project cycles (e.g., summer, winter, academic breaks) to maintain APPA custodial standards.
Drive Rice-owned vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, and furniture as needed.
Support major moves, staging, and emergency cleaning projects, including flood response and spill cleanup.
Provide informal guidance or demonstrations at the request of leadership.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and Rice University safety standards.
Assist with inventory management, supply replenishment, and administrative tasks as assigned.
Support university operations during events, emergencies, or periods of high demand.
Manage building access
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
When short of staff, as part of the daily cleaning assignments, the custodial staff may be required to clean multiple buildings throughout the work day
Identifies building repairs and reports them following university protocol